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Richmond, Va. 23218-1115
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April 2015 e-Alerts Digest         WITHHOLDING TAX
Filing Reminders

All employers must file their withholding tax returns, make payments and submit their W-2 wage statements electronically. For help, you can watch this video. 
  • Monthly or seasonal filer: Form VA-5 for March 2015 is due April 25, 2015. 
  • Quarterly filer: Form VA-5 for January through March 2015 is due April 30, 2015.
  • Semi-weekly filer: Form VA-16 for January through March 2015 is due April 30, 2015.

The Tax Commissioner can waive the requirement for an employer to file and/or pay electronically if this causes undue hardship.To request a temporary waiver, complete the Virginia Employer Withholding Electronic Filing Waiver Request form.


Visit our website to use the eForms, Business iFile or Web Upload electronic filing options. Visit the Online Services webpage for general electronic filing and payment information. 


 
Use New Form to Request Previously-Filed Tax Returns

The Department of Taxation recently adopted a new process for requesting copies of previously-filed tax returns. Use the form, VA-1, to request copies of business and individual tax returns for up to five years back. 


Only the authorized taxpayer, power of attorney, court-appointed representative or officer of a company may request copies.


Please allow 30 days for processing. 


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